Germany August trade balance €17.2 billion vs €15.2 billion expected

  • Latest data released by Destatis - 9 October 2025
Germany DE
  • Prior €14.7 billion

The German trade surplus expanded in August as exports fell by 0.5% on the month while imports fell more by 1.3% on the month. Looking at the details, exports to the US were down 2.5% compared to July with the figure falling to €10.3 billion - its lowest since November 2021. This also marks the fifth straight month of declining exports to the US. Compared to the same month a year ago, exports to the US are down over 20%. Tariffs.

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